Senior Associate

Slater and Gordon Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra week of annual leave

18 weeks paid parental leave

Extra-long service leave

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Slater and Gordon Lawyers is seeking a Senior Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join the Asbestos and Dust Disease team in Sydney on a full-time basis. The role offers genuine autonomy, mentoring, and the chance to work on high-quality personal injury matters within a supportive, hybrid environment.

You will manage diverse asbestos and dust disease cases, collaborate with senior lawyers, build referral networks, and contribute to business development while delivering compassionate, client-centered

Qualifications

• Experience in plaintiff personal injury and asbestos/dust disease matters.
• Ability to manage matters end to end with accuracy and empathy.
• Strong communication, negotiation and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Asbestos and Dust Disease matters from instruction to resolution.
• Deliver clear, practical legal advice that supports clients.
• Develop tailored strategies to achieve strong client outcomes.

Skills

Plaintiff personal injury

Asbestos and Dust Disease

Client-focused

Negotiation

Business development

Job description

Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people.

Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

What will you bring?

We are currently seeking a Senior Lawyer, classified internally as a Senior Associate. Thisis a fantastic opportunity to join our highly regarded Asbestos and Dust Disease team on a Full-Time basis, based in our Sydney office. You will step into a well-established practice with a strong referral network, loyal client base, and excellent mentoring support.The role offers high-quality matters, genuine autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact for injured clients during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

You will manage a diverse personal injury caseload across Asbestos and Dust Disease matters, working closely with senior lawyers and a supportive team who are passionate about achieving outstanding results. Alongside your legal work, you will play an active role in strengthening community relationships and building new referral networks, helping to grow both your profile and the practice.

What you'll do

• Manage a portfolio of Asbestos and Dust Disease matters from initial instruction through to resolution
• Deliver clear, practical and compassionate legal advice that puts clients at ease
• Develop tailored legal strategies to achieve strong commercial and client outcomes
• Build trusted relationships with clients, referrers, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to business development initiatives and community engagement
• Work collaboratively within a high performing and supportive team environment

What will you bring?

You will bring a genuine passion for plaintiff personal injury law, paired with strong technical foundations and a client first mindset. You will have experience managing matters end to end, delivering clear and empathetic advice, and confidently negotiating outcomes for your clients. You will enjoy building relationships, both with clients and referrers, and thrive in a collaborative, fast paced environment. You will be proactive, commercially aware, and motivated by achieving great results while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Tobe eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process.

Acknowledgementof Country Slater and Gordonacknowledges the Traditional Custodians ofcountry throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect toall First Nations peoples today.

Diversity+ Inclusion Slaterand Gordonis committed to creating an inclusive workplace that valuesdiversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is anequal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race,national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age,or other legally protected attributes.We understandthat everyonehas different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout therecruitment process, please let us know in your application.